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Because Covid is a new disease, research and analysis of real world data are ongoing. Learning is therefore evolving. Even more than with other areas of medical science, there is therefore a need to make a judgement based on the best information available and to trust virologists, immunologists and public health clinicians when they give opinions. This briefing brings together information from multiple sources to explain our policy perspective on Covid vaccination. It is not a scientific review of evidence but uses readily available information to evidence four key CSP statements. Covid is a

Reports of the potential removal of British citizenship without notice are of deep concern. Since 1981 the law has allowed British citizenship to be removed from dual nationality if they are convicted criminals or on national security grounds. We have concerns about the potential inappropriate use of this existing power. We are also concerned that Clause 9 of the Nationality and Borders Bill could be abused to prevent people challenging decisions. Changes to the requirement to notify people of the intention to deprive them of citizenship under this clause have given rise to real anxiety and

Back in 2012 the CSP opposed the introduction of a competitive internal market into the English NHS. We were concerned about both the potential impact on services for patients from changing providers regularly and the potential impacts on members where tendering resulted in changes for them. However once the changes were made, many members said that they didn’t want constant change, so along with other unions and professional bodies we supported members to work within the system. Nearly a decade later the internal market systems has been shown to fail. In some areas contracts have been handed

Update – 21 February 2022 Following responses from the CSP, other trade unions, and stakeholders across the NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care has responded to their consultation. The government intends to proceed with the majority of its proposed changes, but will delay the implementation date from April to October 2022. The proposal will affect every pension scheme member differently, so it is important that you review the confirmed changes. The Westminster government is consulting on more changes to the NHS pension scheme in England and Wales, but this time, it’s on member

Budgets and spending reviews are rarely all good or all bad. Chancellors always try to do the illusionist’s trick of attracting attention to one element or another to divert attention from the less palatable decisions. This year the Chancellor tried to pull off the diversion in advance by selectively revealing elements of the Budget to the media. Health and care The Budget included extra health spending. As this was one of the areas pre-released, the CSP has already commented. But the detail yesterday revealed two major areas of concern: If it is enough to meet to meet Covid legacy and

By Gillian Rawlinson, CSP assistant director, practice and development We’ve got so much to be thankful for as we reflect on one of the most difficult periods any of us have ever faced in the health and social care sector. As we look ahead, I wanted to reflect on the opportunities and challenges facing AHPs and physiotherapists as we try to reset, find opportunities to develop and have even greater impact. The first thing to do though is to say a huge thanks to all of our AHPs for everything you have done this year. Whoever you are and wherever you work, it has been tough and it is essential

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact for many people living with a long-term condition. The physical deterioration caused by greater levels of inactivity has been compounded by the social isolation of lockdown. At the same time, rehabilitation services vital in managing and helping to support have been suspended and continue to face challenges in clearing the enormous backlog. There is greater need now than ever before – even before you consider the one million people living with Long Covid, most of whom require some form of rehabilitation. The CSP contributed to the report

A xenophobic headline, which the paper rather than the would be NHS CEO are responsible for, has ignited outrage. This lays right into the so-called 'culture war' between liberal internationalists and conservative nationalists. But in my view discussions on NHS workforce should not be turned into part of the culture war because that will drive decisions based on ideology, rather than what we need as a healthcare system. The NHS relies on colleagues from across the world, and has done for decades. They are a valued and essential part of the team Anyone who doesn’t recognise this, especially at

What is May Day? 1 May is celebrated as a national or public holiday around the globe. The date originated in the 19th century around the time trade unions worked towards their famous wins – the eight-hour working day, and later, the weekend. This year, May Day was particularly poignant as we celebrated past and present solidarity and victories but also remembered thousands of workers, including over 230 NHS staff, who died over the past year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. What is CSP's new campaign? On May Day 2021, CSP launched a new recruitment campaign for workplace stewards and

As Chair of Council, I want to explain to members why we reached this decision at our last meeting and the benefits it could bring to the physiotherapy profession. There is an ambition in the UK to develop a newly defined CEP who will specialise in the prescription and delivery of evidence-based exercise interventions as part of the prevention, treatment and long-term management of acute, sub-acute, chronic and complex conditions; working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare and rehabilitation providers across sectors and settings. CEP services will aim to optimise physical